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Vietnam’s export rice prices on the rise
Vietnam’s export rice prices have recovered somewhat in recent weeks following a sharp decline in late 2024 and early 2025.
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Import tax rates to be reduced for improvement of trade environment
Most Favored Nation import tax rates are to be reduced under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance as Vietnam seeks to enhance its trading environment.
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Greenhouse gas emission quotas are to be allocated
Greenhouse gas emission quotas are to be allocated to the 150 largest emitting enterprises in certain sectors under a draft decree recently reviewed by a high-level meeting.
Vision for Sustainable Growth
Mr. Tan Wee Hsien, Chief Executive Officer, CapitaLand Development Vietnam & International, tells VET about FDI in Vietnam’s real estate sector and why CapitaLand is focused on expanding its presence in the country after celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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[Interactive]: Economic overview - February 2025
In February and the first two months of 2025, the socio-economic situation recorded many positive developments. In which, the total import and export turnover of goods in the first two months reached $127.07 billion, up 12% y-o-y. The consumer price index (CPI) in February increased by 2.91% year-on-year...
Establishing free trade zones: Concerns to overcome
There is much for Vietnam to do to bring plans of establishing free trade zones around the country into being.
FDI attraction shows amassing appeal
FDI attraction has become a key focus around Vietnam, not just in strong investment destinations but also in other localities seeking to grow their share.
British Council’s new milestone strengthens Vietnam-UK education ties
The British Council’s new head office in Hanoi marks a significant step in advancing Vietnam-UK educational collaboration and innovation.
Broad-based cooperative potential
The Honorable Warren Kaeding, Minister of Trade and Export Development, Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, shares his insights with Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy on the potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s largest provinces, and highlights how both sides can leverage their respective strengths to enhance collaboration across key sectors.